Lakes Membership Fees

THE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND RATES
2013-2014

July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

All dues and fees are billed monthly. The Food & Beverage Minimum of $1,000.00 is based on a 12 month period beginning July 1st, 2013 and ending June 30th, 2014 and is applicable in any of The Lakes’ Food & Beverage venues. Any unused portion of this minimum will be charged on your June 30th statement. For your convenience and records, the unused portion is shown on your statement each month. A Reserve Replenishment Assessment of $7,785.00 is charged to new Homeowners.

A one-time Golf Activation Fee of $10,000.00 is due at the time of Golf Membership enrollment. This fee may be paid in one lump sum or in 5 equal annual installments of $2,100.00 with the 1st payment due when you enroll. Upon default, cancelling your golf membership or moving from The Lakes, any unpaid amount is immediately due and payable.

INFORMATION AND RATES

All Memberships are Family Memberships which include husband, wife and all children/stepchildren under the age of 25 residing at home or attending college.  Memberships are based on a fiscal year from July 1^st through June 30^th. Golf dues and Cart trail fees are prorated for first time buyers, and are not transferable or refundable. Immediate Family Members include parents, children (and their spouses) and grandchildren.

Annual Dues

Family/Guest Green Fees

NEW TWILIGHT PACKAGES for immediate family guests (play after 12:00)*

Ten rounds for $500 – Five rounds for $275

NEW TWILIGHT PACKAGES for guests (Excludes ALL tenants) of golf members (play after 12:00)*

Ten rounds for $600 – Five rounds for $350

NEW TWILIGHT PACKAGE for tenants of golf members (play after 12:00)*

Ten rounds for $700 – Non-transferable and No limit

NEW TENANT GOLF PACKAGES

Couples who are tenants of golf members may purchase a one-month unlimited playing privilege for $1,500 or $4,000 for three months as long as they follow club rules and procedures for tee time reservations. These rates include the use of a cart.

*All Twilight packages must be prepaid and are non-refundable. All packages expire on June 1 of the fiscal year purchased. Not intended for use by current Lakes’ homeowners. Such homeowners may play as guests a maximum of 8 times per fiscal year (excluding guest days).

All Guest and Tenant Fees Include a Cart

Cart Fees

Annual Club Cart Rental

Tenant & Guest Fees – Fitness & Tennis

Fitness – One Month Pass for all members on Lease – $200.00

Fitness – Three Month Pass for all members on Lease – $500.00

General Homeowner Information

The Lakes Country Club, a private country club, consists of a residential condominium development, including 902 condominiums, 44 pools and spas, a picnic area and playground. The amenities include 27 holes of golf, 15 tennis courts, a spacious Clubhouse, Mountain View Dining Room, Longhorn Lounge, Santa Fe Grill, Golf Pro Shop, Tennis Facility with a Merchandise Shop, a Fitness Center with Spa, a putting course, 2 Bocce Ball courts and a Library with 2 computer workstations.

Homeowners’ Dues: All individuals and/or entities named on the Grant Deed of your condominium unit are considered Owners. Upon acquisition of a condominium, Homeowners’ Dues (monthly regular assessments) will be levied on the residential unit. These dues are for all common area maintenance, including but not limited to landscaping, roads, pool maintenance and security. Annual Homeowners’ Dues are currently $10,380.00, billed monthly at $865.00.

Resident Social Membership Dues: The Resident Social Membership entitles Members to use the Clubhouse, Tennis and Fitness Facilities; attend social events; and receive a member discount at the Pro Shops when using your Club Account.

Each Owner (up to a maximum of four Owners per condominium) must become a Resident Social Member by executing a Resident Social Membership Agreement and paying basic dues (except in the case of ownership by a husband and wife or an unmarried Owner and his/her Cohabitant, where the two persons are considered as a single Owner/Resident Social Member). Children and/or stepchildren under the age of 25 who live at home or attend college may also enjoy membership privileges.

When a partnership, limited partnership, trust, Limited Liability Company, corporation, or other form of business entity purchases a unit, that entity must designate at least one individual or couple to be the designated Resident Social Member.

Subject to existing fee schedules, as well as other limitations contained within the governing documents, guest cards may be issued to Immediate Family Members of an Owner (defined as parents, children, grandchildren and their spouses). Bona fide renters of a unit may obtain Tenant cards for food and beverage privileges. They may use the Tennis and Fitness Facilities according to the current fees. If the Member has a Golf Membership, the Guest or Tenant may play golf subject to existing fee schedules, as well as other limitations contained within the governing documents, and only if the Owner is in good standing. Annual Resident Social Membership Dues are currently $2,400.00, billed monthly at $200.00.

Food and Beverage Minimum Charge: Each Resident Social Member shall have a Food and Beverage Minimum Charge as established from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. The Minimum Charge is applied to food and beverage charges made on Club accounts (excluding tax and gratuity) year round. Any unused portion of the Minimum Charge will be billed on your June 30th statement. For your convenience, the unused portion is shown on your statement each month. The annual Food and Beverage Minimum Charge is currently $1,000.00 to be used in any of the Food & Beverage venues between July 1st and June 30th.

Rights, Dues and Privileges: The rights and duties of each Resident Social Member related to the Clubhouse, Tennis, and Fitness Facilities are detailed in the Resident Social Membership Agreement, the Restated Declaration of Establishment of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”), the Bylaws, the Rules and Regulations and other governing documents, which each Owner should receive upon acquisition of his/her unit.

With each Resident Social Membership, a Member is granted the right to use and enjoy the Country Club, Tennis, Fitness, and all Food & Beverage Facilities. Owners may elect to pay additional fees for golf playing privileges. The fees for a Golf Membership are based on our fiscal year of July 1st to June 30th. Fees are billed monthly and are prorated for new Members. Within thirty (30) days of the close of escrow on the purchase of a condominium, a new Member must elect whether or not to pay for golf playing privileges during that year. Each Resident Social Member must decide on or before the fifteenth day of July of each year thereafter whether or not to renew their golf membership.

Golf: Designated Golf Resident Social Members (“Designated Golf Members”) are allowed unlimited golf playing privileges, and are allowed to use the driving range and all practice areas at no charge. There are no additional green fees above the golf dues. Lessons from the Golf Pros are available, and the Designated Golf Members should contact the Pros directly for available times and rates. Golf Members may also join the Men’s or Ladies’ Golf Associations. The Assistant Pro is also available to help Designated Golf Members with their questions. Golf playing privileges are limited to two (2) Resident Social Member (and the children of that Residential Social Member) per condominium, consistent with the provisions of Section 4.3 of the CC&Rs. (In the case of ownership by a husband and wife or an unmarried Owner and his/her Cohabitant, the two persons are considered a single Owner/Resident Social Member.) Annual Designated Golf Resident Membership Dues are currently $5,760.00, billed monthly at $480.00.

Tennis: Each Resident Social Member is afforded unlimited tennis playing privileges for his/her annual dues. A tennis ball machine is available at no cost to Members for practicing. Lessons are available from the Professionals and the Member should contact them for available times and rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my membership effective?

Upon close of escrow, an Owner becomes a Resident Social Member. Each and every Resident Social Member must sign a Membership Agreement.

When can I activate my golf playing privileges?

Golf privileges are available to new Owners upon the close of escrow. New Members are required to pay a one-time Activation Fee of $10,000.00. This fee may be paid in one lump sum or in 5 equal annual installments of $2,100.00 with the first payment due at the start of membership. Upon default, dropping golf or moving from The Lakes, any unpaid amount would immediately be due and payable. If a new Member (or any member who has never been a golf member at The Lakes) elects to become a Golf Member, they may pay for golf privileges at any time during the fiscal year. The annual fee for Golf Membership shall be prorated, based upon the number of full months remaining in the fiscal year. Members without a Golf Membership may play golf a maximum of 8 times during the fiscal year. They must play as a guest of a Golf Member in good standing and pay the appropriate guest fees.

What are the policies for making tee times?

What are the fees and how are they billed?

Mandatory Dues and Fees

The minimum is an annual fee and does not include tax and gratuities.

All dues are annual and billed on a monthly basis for the convenience of the Members.

I have children under the age of 25. How do they use my Membership?

Any children or step-children of a Resident Social Member in good standing who is under 25 years old and resides with the Member (or attends college) may use the Country Club and Tennis and Fitness Facilities. If the Member also has golf playing privileges, his/her children are also entitled to the same privileges. If your children qualify, they will need a club membership card for identification. To obtain a card, please provide our membership office with proof of your child’s birth date and residence. If your child is a full time college student, you must also provide a copy of his/her student identification.

How do I arrange for Club privileges for Immediate Family Members staying at my condominium?

Please complete an Immediate Family form authorizing charging privileges on your Club account for your parents, children, grandchildren and their spouses. These cards are issued for an indefinite period of time and they will not expire unless instructed by you. Upon arrival, they must check in at the Administration Reception Desk to pick up their Charge Authorization cards.

What if I want to rent my home?

When you rent your Lakes’ unit, you must provide a copy of the Rental Agreement and a Lakes’ Tenant Agreement. A copy of the Lakes’ Tenant Agreement is available at the Administration Reception Desk or on The Lakes’ website. Please send a copy of the Tenant Agreement to the Membership Department via mail, fax or email (see form for details). Tenants should be instructed by you to pick up their Tenant Card(s) at the Administration Reception Desk. Rental periods must be for more than 30 days and tenants are encouraged to open a Food and Beverage Account which will allow charges to be applied to the Homeowner’s minimum. Tenants may play golf, subject to existing fees, if the Owner has a Golf Membership. Please contact Security at 760-568-5757 to request a Vehicle Guest Pass.

I own my own golf cart. Do I need a cart license?

All carts must be licensed. There are two types of licenses. One is strictly for street use and requires a one-time fee of $50.00, which may be obtained through the Accounting Office. The second type is for use on the golf course and has an annual fee of $550.00, which may be obtained through the Golf Pro Shop. The annual fee for a second golf cart used for golf is $430.00. Golf cart licenses are for each specific golf cart and are not refundable or transferable.

How do I arrange for Cable Television Service?

All units receive a basic cable package. The monthly fee is $32.00 and is billed by The Lakes Country Club. The cable package includes Channels 2 through 72 and The Lakes’ in-house Channel 98. For other services, arrangements must be made with Time Warner Cable at 760-340-2225.